The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 and the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 with a length of 72mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 and Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 and the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 weighs 220g, which means it is 193g (46%) lighter than the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 which has a weight of 413g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Panasonic S 28-200mm f4-7.1 has a focal range of 28-200mm and 7.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 300mm .
